Clear, flowing oil supports a more stable tear film.
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Dry eye treatment
Dry eye is a clue, not a conclusion.
Burning, grittiness, redness, watering, blurry vision, and contact lens discomfort can have more than one cause. A focused evaluation helps identify what is disrupting your tear film.
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Personalized care begins with a comprehensive evaluation.
The tear-film difference
Healthy oil flow helps tears stay where they belong.
Meibomian glands line the eyelids and release the oil layer of your tears. When that oil flows well, tears evaporate more slowly. When glands become blocked, tears can break apart too quickly—leaving eyes dry, irritated, and inconsistent.
Thickened or obstructed oil can contribute to rapid evaporation.
Meibography
See what symptoms cannot show on their own.
Imaging gives Dr. Nim a closer view of the meibomian glands inside your eyelids. It helps connect what you feel with the condition of the glands, tear film, and ocular surface—so care is based on your eyes, not a one-size-fits-all routine.
This clinical reference shows how gland structure can range from no significant change to gland drop out.
Your treatment options
One condition. More than one way to support it.
Home care
Targeted routines, lid hygiene, tear support, and environmental changes may help protect the ocular surface between visits.
Medical therapy
Prescription treatments may be considered when your evaluation points to inflammation or another underlying contributor.
Specialty lenses
For some eyes, a scleral lens can create a protective fluid reservoir and support comfort alongside a broader care plan.
In-office procedures
When appropriate, thermal RF or IPL may be incorporated into a clinician-led plan for gland dysfunction or inflammatory signs.
A four-step pathway
Evaluate. Treat. Reassess. Adjust.
Evaluate
Identify the pattern behind your symptoms.
Treat
Build the right combination of options.
Reassess
Track comfort, vision, and eye-health findings.
Adjust
Refine the plan as your eyes respond.
Frequently asked questions
Dry eye is personal. Your plan should be, too.
Why might one treatment work better than another?
Dry eye can involve tear production, gland function, inflammation, eyelid health, medications, screen use, prior surgery, and more. Your evaluation helps identify the contributors that matter most for you.
Can dry eyes be related to LASIK or an autoimmune condition?
Yes. Dry-eye symptoms can occur after eye surgery such as LASIK and alongside certain autoimmune conditions. Tell the team about your surgical and health history so it can inform your evaluation.
Can scleral lenses help dry eye?
For appropriate patients, a scleral lens can hold a fluid reservoir over the cornea and may support comfort. Your evaluation determines whether it fits your needs.
Do I have to understand every cause before booking?
No. You only need to describe what your eyes feel like and when symptoms are most noticeable. The evaluation is designed to make the next step clearer.
Advanced treatment
When advanced treatment may help.
Some evaluations point to Envision by InMode as an appropriate next step for gland dysfunction and eyelid inflammation. It is one option within a complete, individualized dry-eye care plan.
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